Specialist / Registered / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Lincoln is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to support diagnosis and treatment through laboratory testing. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, process samples, and maintain high-standard laboratory equipment. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and previous experience in a similar setting. Full training will be provided, and participation in a 24-hour shift service is mandatory.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Support for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified biomedical scientist and skilled in using laboratory equipment.
• Ability to perform routine and complex pathology investigations.
• Experience in processing pathology samples and using LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Process pathology samples and perform investigations.
• Use and maintain complex laboratory equipment.
• Supervise lower-grade support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Technical validation

Independence

Calibrated pipette usage

Education

Relevant biomedical science qualification

Tools

Roche Cobas c8000

Sysmex XN 2000

Werfen ACL TOP

Bio-Rad IH-500

Job description

Overview

Biomedical scientists carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The successful candidate will be part of the multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory after appropriate training and completion of the relevant in-house competencies. They will use either automated instrumentation or manual techniques to perform routine and specialist investigations on samples in accordance with Path Links Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They will perform routine maintenance on complex, high-value laboratory equipment and troubleshoot problems that arise during the course of the working day, rectifying them or seeking appropriate assistance. The work is highly varied, practical and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Processing of pathology samples
• Entering patient requests and results using a LIMS
• Performing routine and complex pathology investigations
• Ability to accurately use a calibrated pipette
• Loading/unloading and filing of samples
• Use and maintenance of automated analytical platforms
• Technical validation of patient results using various laboratory middleware (B5/B6)
• Clinical authorisation of patient results (B6 only)
• Interpretation of internal and external controls
• Day-to-day supervisory responsibility over lower-grade support staff
• Communicating results and other queries with service users by telephone or other means

Analytical equipment and work environment

The current analytical equipment in the laboratory includes Roche Cobas c8000, Sysmex XN 2000, Werfen ACL TOP and Bio-Rad IH-500. You will be required to have good communication and keyboard skills, along with the ability to work under pressure. Although working as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists, once fully trained, you should also be capable of working independently. Participation in the 24-hour shift service is a requirement of the post.

Development, training and general information

We are committed to personal and professional development. Training within the post will be given if necessary. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is encouraged.

Organisation and values

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients yearly and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. It is made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites. The Trusts lead and contribute to research in various areas and are committed to delivering high-quality care and professional development.

Equal opportunity and flexible working

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We support flexible working arrangements where possible to improve work-life balance and recruit and retain staff.

Additional information

For more information about the organisation, please visit the recruitment website. In line with GDPR, the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please note that new employees starting work may be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required for the role.